The Comics Alternative is weekly podcast focusing on the world of alternative, independent, and primarily non-superhero comics. (There's nothing wrong with superhero comics. We just want to do something different.) New podcast episodes become available every Wednesday and include reviews of graphic novels and current ongoing series, discussions of upcoming comics, examinations of collected editions, in-depth analyses of a variety of comics texts, and spotlights on various creators and publishers. The Comics Alternative also produces "special feature" programs, such as shows specifically dedicated to creator interviews, webcomics, on-location events, and special non-weekly themes and topics.

On this interview episode, Gwen and Derek are pleased to have as
their guest Tony Cliff, the creative mind behind the Delilah Dirk
series. His latest book, Delilah Dirk and the King's Shilling,
was released last month from First Second. In the interview, our
adventurous podcast explorers ask Tony about the genesis...

This month, Shea and Derek have a
fun time discussing two recent manga releases. They begin with the
first volume of Akiko Higashimura's Princess Jellyfish (Kodansha), a
series that is new to both of the guys. In fact, Derek comments
that he might not have given this title a try if they hadn't
decided to discuss it for...

This week the Two Guys with PhDs
focus a critical spotlight on the spring releases coming out
from Alternative Comics and the other small presses that are part
of its distribution co-operative, Floating World Comics, Hic + Hoc
Productions, Study Group Comics, and Press Gang. This is
a jam-packed episode and longer than...

Hi everyone. Just a quick message to say that we’d like for you
to nominate The Comics Alternative for the 2016 Podcast
Awards. Please go to http://podcastawards.com and nominate us for the
"People’s Choice" award and one other category…”Arts” seems to be
one of the better fits for our podcast. The nominations...

Another month, and another visit to Collected Comics and Games
in Plano, TX. For the April on-location episode, the topic is open,
so Derek talks with customers and employees about whatever
comics-related matters come to mind. Sabrina, the shop's
manager, begins by discussing the preparations she's making
for Free Comic...

About the Podcast

Two guys with PhDs talking about comics! The Comics Alternative is weekly podcast focusing on the world of alternative, independent, and primarily non-superhero comics. (There's nothing wrong with superhero comics. We just want to do something different.) New podcast episodes become available every Wednesday and include reviews of graphic novels and current ongoing series, discussions of upcoming comics, examinations of collected editions, in-depth analyses of a variety of comics texts, and spotlights on various creators and publishers. The Comics Alternative also produces "special feature" programs, such as shows specifically dedicated to creator interviews, webcomics, on-location events, and special non-weekly themes and topics.